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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11
West Vsigiiaiia Democrat.
rhonas H. Mason, Basiness Manager

1t is the opinion of every person
we have heard speak on the subject,
almost without 4 single exception
that any appointmeatof senator by
the Governor previous to the called
session was a grave mistake. We
can think Of no reason to Justify the
haste that was made. The delay OF
q few DAYS could not by possibility
work any harm. 1t was not the duty
of the Governor to make an immedl-
ate appointment. The language o'
the constitution ls.-~the Executive
MAY make temporary appoint
ments." demonstration does not use
the word SHALL. If the Governor
had only listened to advice he would
have DELAYED action. But he mas
done what he has done and we must
make the best oft. 1t was 4 mis-
take of the head and not ofthe heart
and being such, every right-mlnded
man will 10 what he can 70 ward of
any bad effects.
The appointment ought not to
have been made in such haste but
il was right to select a man qualified
for the place and who fairly repre-
sents the ideas which are popular
with the great body OF the people
Mr.. Lucas is exactly the man Mo
nopoly does not want in the Senate.
There is no one in this State whose
views are better in accord with the
popular judgment than the views
which Mr.. Lucas has always enter
tanned and advocated. There Is no
man in this State, better exponent
of the convictions which aetuate
those who resist eleeting to the Sen
ate any one whose associations and
interests areidentified with Monopoly.
There is no man in this State better
qualified by natural talent, bent OF
intellect and training for the legiti
mate duties of Senator than Mr..
Lucas and just so sure as he takes
his seat the interests Of the body Of
the people viii have fearless rep
resentative, willing and able to take
care Of them.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11
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MY BREAD.

The Post Master General, recog-
nizing the rule of senatorial cour-
tesy,' recently accorded to Senator
Farwell, of Illinois, the right to name
the Postmaster at Lake Forrest
where Farwell resides. Congress
man LAWYER, Democrat. had recon-
mended one of his own party but,
after consultation with the Post
Master General, yielded to the rule
of Senatorial courtesy"
1t has come to pass that our SEN
ators and members Of the
House regard the appointing
power as a perquisite of
their Office. Quite recently this in
cident came under our observation.
MXms 49, f;nfad unou
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11

But too many politicians fail to
grasp this indispntable fact. How
many politicians in Virginia, who
are either seeking Office now or look
ing forward to it in the future either
know or care anything about the
currency, the tariff. the civil service
or any other question of public i'm
portance? They are afraid 10 ac.
cept anu profess any doctrine for
fear that such decisiveness may
hamper them some day in their po
litical leaps and contortions. The
curse of our politics in Virginia is
the cowardice Of So many Of our
would-be lea iers-Richm0nd State.
1t is the policy o. the railroad
managers to exclude from places of
influence men of conviction and ca
pacity Our politicians, (being
afraid to antagonize those who peck
ettheproft ofplundering the masses)
select for candidates men who
are accepted because harmless. AS
politics are now conducted, the cir
cumstances that 4 man Represents
ideas popular with the rank and file
makes him unavailable as candi-
date. The result is, the successful
politician is he stands silent while
the masses are robbed.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11

ing Of it made this remark ri in
tend to 60 to Washington and have
that fellow turned out. DO not
propose that any man shall eat Nj
BREAD and then oppose my rc-elec-
ton. 1.-The people arc wise they
will bring, 70 the front politicians
whose reelection is asked, not be-
cause they are supported by an
army of office -bolding managers,but
because they will render service to
the community at large.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11
AFRAID OF DISCUSSION.

Let the advocates Of Mr.. Camden
come to this county and meet in joint
discussion before the people any of
those who oppose his reelection.
They dare not come. They are
afraid OF public argument. They
well know open discussion before the
people would be fatal to them. Per-
haps one of Mr.. Camden's partizans
may sneak in the county and make
a speech when there is no one to an
swer him, but he dares hot risk
Joint discussion. Mr.. Camden rep
resents methods and purposes which
will not bear public discussion.
We understand, Mr.. Camden's
izsgezefs propose. TO make a still
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11

Justice Miller declared in a
celebrated case: 1T has, in this
country as well as in England. ever
been considered the very highest
public policy to keep Il strict watch
upon corporations, to confine them
within their appointed bounds, and
especially to guard against the ac-
emulation of large interests under
their control" AS corporations cave
perpetual succession, corporation
has peculiar facilities for accumula
ton; and it has been found necessary
by most Governments to exercise
great caution in their grants of cor
porate power. Freed as such bodies
arc from that sure. limit to the
schemes of individuals-the grave
they are able to add field to field and
power to power until they become en-
tirely too strong for that society
which is made up OF those whose
plans are limited by q single life.
Even religious corporations profess
sing nothing but the general good
have proved amenable to this objec-
ton; and in England it was long ago
found necessary to restrict them in
their powers of acquiring real estate
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11

The Legislature having adjourned
without passing the Appropriation
Bill, it was necessary t. call a short
extra session. Money must be ap-
propriated to maintain the InsaEe,
the Deaf and Dumb, to support the
Penitentiary and to meet the other
expenses Of our State government
The appointment Of Senator Lucas
creates a vacancy in the House of
Delegates and a special election
must be held on the 9Th of April.
Thus it comes about that Jefferson
county is to be the field on which
will be fought the greatest and, per
hapS, the decisive battle between
Monopoly and the Cause Of the PEG
pie. The corporations and the
money power seek to intrench them
selves in the United States Senate
and upon our election largely de-
ponds whether they shall do so or not.
1.-THE people Of Jefferson desire gov
ernment by Monopoly they have an
opportunity to get it. There is no
way to disguise the issue. The
question is, whether West Virginia
shall be represented at Washington
by a person whose interests and
whose associations are with the body
of the people, or whether she shall
be represented by a candidate ofthe
corporations
To fight for the public does not
bring ready money; to fight for a
great private interest and against
the public does bring money. Hence
the ableSt intellects in the country
are employed to invent plausible az
guments to induce the masses to
vote contrary to their true interests.
Many citizens are too much oecu-
pied with personal business to have
time TO get at the truth and are apt
to be misled by the speeious reason
ING of persons on the side Of those
few individuals who profit by the
distress Of the many. When a num-
Der of men are interested to talk one
way and nobody is specially con
cerned to talk the other way it is
easy to deceive the masses for a time.
When vast wealth and great politi-
cal power combine to continue a
policy which plumbers society, there
is no proposition, however unsound,
which does not find Jealous advO
Gates If it will perpetuate a wrong
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11

Let the men who feed their wives
and children by trading sweat for
bread consider whether the stool
pigeons of millionaire politicians are
the ones to follow.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11

which is against the public welfare,
Certain gentlemen in this county
argue for Mr.. Camden very earnest
-ly in private conversation, but they
keep perfectly quiet if any one is
present to answer what they say.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11

The Secretary of State has just i
sued a charter for the Valley d II
River railroad Co:-to commence 1
Beverly and thence to Braxton c. l
He has also issued a charter for til
BALTIC. Grafton & Charleston railroa|
Co., to commence at point upon Il
line of the Grafton and Grcenbrid
railroad, at or near the Buchannd
river in the county Of Barbour, an
run thence by the most practicabI
route to some point at or near
city Of Charleston, Kanawha count
These are Baltimore and Ohio RAJ
road schemes.-Bdlto SIN. =
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11
RAILROADS PROJECTED.

The Pa. Company has engineers
work. between Brownsville and Z
mouth of Cheat River, surveying Il
route to extend the p. V. Il q. X.
to Morgantown. 1t is proposed
90 from Morgantown to Fairmon
thence along the West Fork to Clark
burg: thence to Weston AMI the
through Gilmer, Calhoun and EoaI
to Observation-Disclosures.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11

Gov. Wilson says, he considered
it his official duty to make an i'm
mediate appointment and would not
iuggle with that duty. whatever
might be the result.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11

Let farmers who sold wheat ut 10
cents consider whether it is safe to
have legislation shaped by men with
Camden's surroundings.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11
CAN THE CALLED SESSION
ELECT?

California s constitution is similar
to that of West Virginia on the ques-
tion OF called sessions of the Legis-
lature. Hearst was appointed to fill
vacancy. The Governor afterwards
called session Of the Legislature to
consider certain matters, and at this
called session Senator Miller was
elected and took his seat Wheet-
tag Register.
This case is cited as being con-
elusive that our Legislature may
elect at the called session. 1t is in
credible to us how some people
blunder. The California Constitu
ton is not similar to ours. 1t pro-
vides:
The Governor may, on extraordinary
occasions, convene the Legislature by
proclamation stating the purposes for
which he has convened it, and when so
convened it shall have opower to LEG
lSLATE on any subjects other than
those specified in the proclamation
California Constitution of 1879, Art. .,
See. 9.
The election of Senator is not
LEGISLATION.
The West Virginia provision is:
The Governor may, on extraordinary
occasions, convene the Legislature at
his ewn instance, but when so con-
vened it shall enter upon no BUSINESS
except that stated in the proclamation
by which it is called together.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11
STAND BY THOSE WHO STAND
BY YOU.

When the Legislature met it was
ascertained that 81 of the 80 demo
Gratis were pledged to Mr.. Camden.
The question arose whether those
who had promised not to support
him, should enter a caucus, the re-
suit of which was perfectly well
known in advance of its meeting.
To 90 into that, so-called, caucus
was to elect Camden. This was as
certain as the rising Of the sun. To
enter the caucus was equivalent to
voting for Camden. To keep out of
nat| - MAS To nrevent his election
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11

OF course the next move will be
induce the counties and distri|
along the route to make subscfl
tions:-that is. mortgage their
ture prosperity for the benefit of !
individuals who will handle the
curities issued by these new roa|
We again and most earnestly adv
our people to vote down subsc
tions. The Pa. and b. & o. Con-
MES are both competing for West
and the roads will be built, subsd
ton or no subscription. Reco
Monongalia voted down subscrip
twice and thereupon the B. 4 o.
tanned an INDUCTION to delay the
Company until il could build to
gantown. Recollect, the b. 4. q.
posed the bill to extend Davis .
and as soon as it passed, has'e
to obtain charter so IS to pre-
cupy the territory. II our ped
are wise they will vote down q
scriptions.
A sensible law, creating rail
commission, (if intelIigently atq
istered, will greatly stimulate
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11
COST OF THE SESSION.

An effort is made, in certain quar-
tiers, to excite a foolish outcry against
the extra session, and the pretext is
that the State is put TO expense. Be
it remembered that those who OPP
,l,osed ar. Camden are not response
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11

The U. S. Senate stands 81 demo
ocrats, 80 republicans and Riddle
berger II he votes with the demo
Gratis there will be tie.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11

The Philippi Republican say
The route will be, from the mouth1
Buchannon TO its head waters
Randolph, then cross to the left \
fork of Holly and down Holly I'd
Elk, then along Elk TO Charleston
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-11
SENATOR LUCAS.

On our first page is
a sketch of our dis
tinguished county
man and we now
give his picture as
printed in that en-
! terprising Journal,
The Wash'n Post.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-10
Advice TO Consumptives.

On the appearance of the flrst symp-
toms--as general debility, loss of APP
petite, chilly sensations followed by
night-sweats and cough-prompt
measures for relief should be taken.
Consumption Is scroluious disease OF
the lungs therefore use the great
anti scrofula or blood purifier and
streng th-restorer,--Dr. Pierce's &c old
en- Medics' Discovery" Superior to
cod liver OIL and nutritive, and unsur-
passed as pect orial. For weak lungs,
splitting of blood and kindred affec-
lions. il has no eque'. Sold by drug
gists the world over. For DIR. Pierce's
Treatise on Consumption. send ten
cents in stamps to Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-10
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. ID. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ina,
t~stiiies: Il can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in ever,
case. One MAJ took six bottles, AMI
was cured of hbeumatisIs OF 10 years
itanding.' Abraham Hare, Druggist
Bellevillc, Ohio, afiirms: "The best
selling medicine have ever handled
in my 20 years experience is Electric
Bitters.r Thousands of others have
added their testimony, so that the yer-
dict is unanimous tina; Electric Bittcrs
DO cure all diseases of the Liver. Kid
ueys or blood. Only a half dollar u
bottle, at W. II Howell a. Bros drug
store
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-10
CITATION.
THE STATE OF TEXAS.
To THE SHERIFF OR ANY CONSTABLE OF

To THE SHERIFF OR ANY CONSTABLE OF
DALLAS COUNTY-GREETING:
You are hereby commanded, that by max
ing publication of this citation in some
newspaper. published in the County OF Dali
las, for four successive weeks, previous to
the return day hereof, you summon JOHN
PICKETT, whose residence is unknown, TO
be and appear before the District Court, to
be holden in and for the County Of Dallas,
at the Court House thereof, in the City OF
Dallas. en- the Second Monday in October
next, then and there TO answer TO the Petit
ton of MARY =. PICKETT, filed in said
Court on the 18th day of August, A. d., 1881
against the said JOIN PICKETT, and alleg-
ing in substance as follows, to-wit: That
plaintiff and defendant were married July
"a. 1874, in DE Soto parish, La. That on Au-
gust /, 1884. defendant abandoned plaintih
and has continued TO remain away from her
with the intention ofabandonment and With
out Just cause. That there are three children,
the result of said marriage, to-wit: Mary.
aged II years; Aaron, aged 10 years and
Barker. aged years. Pray and Judgment
for divorce and Tor care, custody and educa-
ton OF said children, costs OF suit, &c., &c.
Herein fail not, but have you then and
there before said Court this witt, with your
return thereon, showing how you have exc
cuied the same.
Witness, II. W. JONES, Clerk District
Court of Dallas county. Given under my
hand and seal OF SAID Court, in the City Of
-, Dallas, this the 18th day August, A.
lis. D. ISL H. W. JONES,
- Clerk District Court Dallas co.
BY J. II. STEWART, Deputy.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-10

THE San Antonio Times ia sensible
OH the public education question when
it says, ain the present crippled state
of our university, end with the necet
sity for the development of our mill
eral resources, as between Greek and
geology, give us geology" Wher
npon the Denison Gazetteer adds,
"rhe teaching of dead languages 4
the public schools should also be dis
pensed with. 1t is enough for the
people to be taxed to give the child
rem of the state / English educa-
tion.r
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-10

Gov. Ross wholesale ps-dor'ng of
convicts out of the peritentiary is
causing comment by the press all over
the country. 1t is well Frown that he
has pardoned severe who, II they had
received penalty commensurate with
their crimes, wOuld have been hung.
Terrell Star
The Star is unjust in its sweeping
denun cation of that which it must
admit il knows but little. There is
possibly no one man, ex cept Gov.
Ross, whose duty snd responsibility it
is, who Knows of the mitigating cir
cumstances and good reasons for the
pardons which he has g-anted. il the
Star knows of one insts ice where in
its opinion a pardon should
not have been granted, but the
convict should have "been hung" it
was the duty of the Star to go with
its Information and op'uion TO the
governor while the application for
pardon was pending; otherwise ever
after hold its peace. When good citi-
zens and officers of the law, oft times
the judge, jury and prosecuting at
torney, which tried oud convicted the
felon go to the governor end present
good and substsutcl reasons why the
mer was unjustly cony :cted end why
he should be pardoned--what is the
governor to do? 1t is not or'y his
province, but bis duty to exercise exc
cutive clemency when mercy and JUS
tice require it. Good men sometimes
have not the nerve to oppose a petit
ton for a pardon, but win criticise
the governor for not doing that which
they themselves did not have the
heart to do.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-10

AsToUNDING news comes from san
Francisco of exposures of judges and
officers of courts generally for alleged
bribery iu the cabel road franchises
ond the Shalon divorce suit. One ex-
Judge was convicted but kind-heart'
ed Judge allowed hin liberty on Il
$1,000 bond, and the culprit escaped to
Mexico.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-10

Tns II 1ity is booming again, the
result of vely heavy rains between
Dallas ana CT 'nesville The rainfall
through Denton county was sufficient
to impede railway travel yesterday
for several hours.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-10
Monday, October 10, 1887.

ABILENE keeps one eye on the Rock
Island Railroad, which is heading for
that section, and the other eye on
Disco.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-10

THE recent rains are apt to ipjure
the cotton crop some. But there WI
be much larger yield throughout
North Texas this year than last.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-10
ATT EN- TI0N
HOUSEKEEPERS.
?l0npSOl&
GR0CERS,
800 Elm Street. Opposite POStOfiCG.
New Goods,
Polite Attention,
Low Prices.

We have recently put in large and
varied stock of Fancy and Staple Groceries,
AND AS WE ONLY BUY STRICTLY
FOR CASH, we are enabled to offer extra
ordinary inducements to consumers. You
can get anything in our store that is usu-
ally kept in first-class Grocery store.
WE GUARANTEE FULL WEIGHTS
AND MEASURES, and every time you
buy from us you will receive what you pay
for, and you are welcome, no natter whetn-
er YOU spend five cents or five dollars. We
want share of the patronage of the citi-
Zens of Dallas, and we mean TO have II IL
cheap prices and honest dealings will get
it.
Call and see US. We can save you money.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-10
Removal Notice.

The Texas Installment Co. have moved to
75l Elm street TO larger quarters where
they are now prepared TO furnish house
complete almost from celler TO garrett, on
Time payments. Every family is now able
to purchase such as Furniture, Stoves, Car
pets, etc.. on small weekly or monthly pay
ments. Remember their new store, 75l Elm
street,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-10
Found, Found!

at the warerooms of Frees Il Sons a
large and well selected stock of pianos
aud organs. Prices moderate. Terms
reasonable.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-10

May blossom tea, the best tea on the mar
ket, at Bouche's, S24 Main street, 90 cents
per pound.
As one who proclaims glad tidings from
the mountains top, is he who tells those
suffering from diseased liver that asoverign
remedy has been discovered. 1t is Morris
Cascarine.
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-07-15

A dapper young book keeper liv'
lug in Minneapolis thought he was
going to be married short time
ago. His affections rested upon a
beautiful young lady, and when he
popped the question she shyly re-
piled, "Yes, If papa is willing"
The young man lost no time in re-
pairing to the old gentleman. The
latter was disposed to be very par
ticular as to the character of a
young man who should come and
ask the hand of his daughter in
marriage. lie questioned the suit
or closely as to his habits. The
young man declared that he neitbc
drank nor gambled, and as the, 0'u
gentleman had previously 'OV"'u
up his antecedents to Sc VA''''
he expressed himself ,atisded with
these avowals. ""o" no ,,'''eu
his prospectiveson-in-law to dinner
As stbe old cJntleman looked around
he notic,d that the young man was
.o.,,1 with the salt-box in a pecu-
,,.c way.
"Please pass me the salt" he
said.
The young man gently pushed
the saltbox toward pGtertdmiIids
with the ends of his fingers, at
the same time making a slight for
ward movement with his head.
''rhat will do,7 said the girls
papa "you can't marry my daugh.
ter.v
The careful and discerning father
had discovered from the way in
which his Juliets Romeo had push
ed forward the salt-box that he was
familiar with the handling of po-
ker'chips.-&. Paul Pioneei Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-07-15
Cigarettes and Bows.

Cigarette sales to boys under
sixteen have been forbidden in
illinois by law just passed which
imposes heavy penalty for the
sale of either cigarettes or tobacco
to minors under sixteen years old
without the written consent of
parents or guardians. The law will
probably prove hard to enforce;
but it recognizes the fact, of which
there is abundant medical proof,
that the use of tobacco in the years
before the sixteenth birthday works
harm to a by from which he may
never recover, and harm Of a kind
which the community is deeply
interested in preventing.